
How Hard is New Zealand's 3000km Te Araroa Trail?
Are you looking ahead to light at the end of the Covid tunnel, and beginning to think about big trips again? Running the length of New Zealand from end to end, the 3000km Te Araroa Trail has gained a challenging reputation - but it also loo...
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in 2006 we joined the OAV (Austrian alpine club gb section) and that got you preferential rates at the huttes , there were 2 routes , the high route as described above and rucksack route which was a lower level but still exacting journey. The huttes were a revelation , would definately recommend.
Actually, this is about what's now generally referred to as the Stubaital Höhenweg, or Stubai High-level Route, which was originally called the 'Rucksack Route'. ie the lower of the two routes. Both routes visit the Franz-Senn Hut. The higher one involves glacier crossings, which makes it hugely less popular because most people don't feel competent to cross glaciers. The 50 Euros a day I mention assumes Austrian Alpine Club membership, which also provides valuable rescue and accident insurance.